Bernice Virginia Vogel, nee Schmidt, of Millstadt, Illinois, died on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family. Bernice was born the daughter of Frank and Rita, nee Lueckemeyer, Schmidt, on December 8, 1932, in Belleville, Illinois. She attained the age of 84 years, five months, and ten days.

Bernice was a full time housewife and mother.

She was preceeded in death by her parents, the love of her life, Vernon Vogel, who died in June of 2000, and all of her brother and sisters, Howard, Frankie, Buddy, Irene, Rita, Ruth, Alvera, and Margaret.